GWM H6 GT vs GWM H6 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
GWM H6 PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 PHEV
🛡 Safety H6 GT
📦 Practicality H6 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Tie
Both models start at the same price: ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 GT H6 PHEV
Maximum Power 150 kW @ 5500 rpm 268 kW
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 760 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1500 cc
Claimed Mileage 16.1 km/l 90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 192 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 460 l 560 l
Airbags 6 Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1980 kg
Seating Capacity - -
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 GT and H6 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +28 pts
Efficiency H6 PHEV +29 pts
Safety H6 GT +56 pts
Practicality H6 PHEV +3 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

H6 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

H6 PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT H6 PHEV
Hybrid System Parallel Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid
Combined Power 180 kW Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio 103.4 kW/tonne Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range Not Applicable 106 km
AC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders 4 Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Engine Code GW4C20B Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1500 cc
Fuel System Direct Injection Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid
Launch Control No Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed 200 km/h Not Officially Disclosed
Valves 16 Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder 4 Not Officially Disclosed
Engine 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 760 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.2 sec Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh 19.1 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout Inline Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power 150 kW @ 5500 rpm 268 kW
Motor Type Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Bore Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Spec H6 GT H6 PHEV
360 Degree Camera Yes 540-degree panoramic camera
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes 540-degree panoramic camera
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes Standard
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Not Available
Pre-Collision System Yes Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Not Available
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Not Available
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes 540-degree panoramic camera
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT leads by 0 points

Both H6 GT and H6 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 73 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 97% confidence
73
#1 Winner

H6 GT

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 0 points
73
#2

H6 PHEV

79% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Safety 38
Performance 98
Efficiency 96
Safety 38
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +28 Efficiency H6 PHEV +29 Safety H6 GT +56 Practicality H6 PHEV +3 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 38/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT wins with 73 pts vs 73 pts for H6 PHEV

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 PHEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 GT edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 GT 67 vs H6 PHEV 96. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 GT 94, H6 PHEV 38. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 GT 65, H6 PHEV 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 GT 65, H6 PHEV 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 70, H6 PHEV 98. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H6 GT edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 GT and H6 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 70 vs 98.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 67 vs 96.

Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 38.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 68.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT the advantage in this comparison.